Friends In Sonoma Helping is located in Sonoma, CA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends In Sonoma Helping is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Friends In Sonoma Helping generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 28.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY AND INDIGENT IN SONOMA VALLEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS OF THE FINANCIALLY-DISTRESSED, MOST PARTICULARLY WITH FOOD, USED CLOTHING, INFANT DIAPERS, RENT PAYMENTS, UTILITY PAYMENTS, PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS. FISH CONTINUED TO OPERATE ITS FOOD PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE 2020 COVID SHUTDOWN. THE CLOTHES ROOM WAS CLOSED BECAUSE OF COVID IN MARCH AND REOPENED ON A LIMITED BASIS IN OCTOBER. DURING 2020, APPROXIMATELY 23,000 CLIENTS WERE ASSISTED TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING FROM HUNGER, ISOLATION AND THE THREAT OF HOMELESSNESS.
PROVIDING HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES, SENIORS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, FOSTER AND EMANCIPATED FOSTER CHILDREN, THE HOMELESS AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Vicki Schnurpfeil Co-Coordinator | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Bev Koepplin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sandy Piotter Coordinator | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Nadine Yenni Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Karen Fegan Utilities | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Shirley Blazevich Clothing Room | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $23 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $397,991 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $939,073 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,265 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,337,087 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $18,598 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $33,602 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,389,287 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $924,345 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,955 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,123 |
Office expenses | $1,325 |
Information technology | $1,519 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,482 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,930 |
Insurance | $4,038 |
All other expenses | $3,400 |
Total functional expenses | $1,027,647 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,711 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $829,915 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $326,536 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $641,018 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $154,636 |
Total assets | $1,974,816 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,549 |
Total liabilities | $1,549 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,973,267 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,974,816 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Friends In Sonoma Helping has recieved totaling $136,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Community Foundation Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: FOR FOOD BASKETS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND THE CAPACITY BUILDING IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM | $75,300 |
Women Giving As One Inc Sonoma, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $17,850 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,293 |
Vera C Hendry Foundation Sonoma, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING AND PROGRAM EXPENSES | $5,000 |
John And Sandra Leland Foundation Sonoma, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $3,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Make-A-Wish Foundation International Phoenix, AZ | $4,646,772 | $4,960,773 |
Child Foundation Portland, OR | $3,085,919 | $4,763,775 |
Stack Up Sylmar, CA | $426,740 | $3,356,062 |
Rahima International Foundation San Jose, CA | $10,862,475 | $4,453,844 |
Santa Claus Incorporated Of Greater San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $2,370,443 | $1,971,081 |
Dress For Success Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | $1,065,433 | $956,258 |
Operation Care And Comfort Fairfield, CA | $933,986 | $1,257,583 |
Friends In Sonoma Helping Sonoma, CA | $1,974,816 | $1,389,287 |
The Good Tidings Foundation Burlingame, CA | $13,487,110 | $1,505,021 |
Global Helping To Advance Women & Children Gilbert, AZ | $977,959 | $889,787 |
A Bridge For Kids San Diego, CA | $343,502 | $321,466 |
Grateful Gatherings Oakland, CA | $436,206 | $525,815 |